BorgWarner Appoints Sailaja Shankar to its Board of Directors

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BorgWarner appointed Sailaja Shankar to its Board of Directors on September 22, 2022. Shankar brings extensive experience in strategic change and digital security from her roles at Cisco and McAfee. As the Senior Vice President at Cisco, she oversees the global security business, emphasizing innovative strategy and architecture. Her leadership aims to align with BorgWarner's evolving product line and its vision of 'Charging Forward.' This addition to the board is expected to strengthen the company's position in eMobility while leveraging Shankar's expertise in software applications and cybersecurity.

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• Sailaja Shankar's appointment brings expertise in digital security and software applications.
• Shankar's experience at Cisco and McAfee complements BorgWarner's evolving product line.
• The addition aligns with BorgWarner's vision of 'Charging Forward' in eMobility.

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner announced today that Sailaja Shankar has been named to its Board of Directors.

"We are pleased to welcome Sailaja to BorgWarner's Board of Directors," said Alexis P. Michas, non-executive chairman of the board of BorgWarner. "Sailaja's breadth of leadership experience through strategic change in large enterprise organizations, coupled with her digital, cybersecurity, software, and software applications knowledge make her a strong complement to our board as our product line continues to evolve and we deliver on Charging Forward."

Ms. Shankar is the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Cisco Security Business Group (SBG) (NASDAQ: CSCO), the worldwide leader in technology that powers the Internet, where she is responsible for the company's global security business—including its innovative strategy, portfolio, and architecture.

Prior to joining Cisco, Ms. Shankar served as Senior Vice President of Engineering, Enterprise at McAfee, responsible for its security and threat defense solutions across endpoint, extended detection and response, data center security, and cloud native application protection.   

Ms. Shankar holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Maris Stella College, and a Bachelor's and Master of Arts from Andhra University in Mass Communications/Journalism and English Literature.

About BorgWarner

For more than 130 years, BorgWarner has been a transformative global product leader bringing successful mobility innovation to market. Today, we're accelerating the world's transition to eMobility — to help build a cleaner, healthier, safer future for all.

 

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FAQ

Who is Sailaja Shankar and what is her role at BorgWarner?

Sailaja Shankar is a newly appointed member of BorgWarner's Board of Directors, bringing her experience from Cisco and McAfee.

What is the significance of Sailaja Shankar joining BorgWarner's board?

Shankar's expertise in digital security and software applications is expected to enhance BorgWarner's strategic direction and product offerings.

What is BorgWarner's vision with the appointment of Sailaja Shankar?

The company aims to reinforce its commitment to eMobility and innovation through Shankar's leadership.

What prior experience does Sailaja Shankar have before joining BorgWarner?

Shankar served as Senior Vice President at Cisco, overseeing the global security business, and held a similar role at McAfee.